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Abies firma
Botanical Name
Abies firma
Common Name
Momi Fir
Family
Pinaceae
Garden(s):
Abies firma is a conical, evergreen tree. This conifer is heat tolerant and can grow in the South, with its USDA Zones ranging from 6 - 9. Although growing to over 120 feet tall in its native Japan, Abies firma typically grows considerably shorter in cultivation. It can be grown in full sun to part shade, but afternoon shade is typically recommended for areas with hot summers. At Brookgreen Gardens, our specimens are grown in part shade. A consistently moist, well drained, and partially acidic soil is recommended, but it is tolerant of clay soils.
The green foliage on A. firma are known as needles. The sharp quality at the apex, or tip, of the needles is a helpful identifying feature.
Gardens
Arboretum
Research
USDA Zone
6-9
Origin
Japan
Leaves
Evergreen
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Abies
Specific Epithet
firma
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
MOBOT
Dirr09
NCS Ext
Gallery Item
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Abies firma habit
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Abies firma foliage
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Abies firma stem
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Abies firma needle front and back
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Abies firma bark
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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